Global InformationLeonardo Ferrulli information
Leonardo Ferrulli | |
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| Born | 1 January 1918 Brindisi, Italy |
| Died | 5 July 1943 (aged 25) Scordia, Sicily, Italy |
| Allegiance | Italy |
| Service/ | Regia Aeronautica Aviazione Legionaria |
| Years of service | 1935–1943 |
| Rank | Sottotenente |
| Unit | 91a Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, 4° Stormo |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War Second World War |
| Awards | Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare Medaglia d'Argento al Valor Militare |
Leonardo Ferrulli (1 January 1918 – 5 July 1943) was an ace of the Regia Aeronautica, and a recipient of the Medaglia d'Oro al Valor Militare (Gold Medal of Military Valor).[1] He was credited with 22 air victories, one during the Spanish Civil War and 21 during World War II. He shot down Hurricanes, P-40s, P-38 Lightnings, Spitfires and B-17s, flying Fiat C.R.42 biplanes and Macchi C.200/202 monoplanes. His unit was 91a Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, from 4° Stormo, one of the top-scoring fighter units of Regia Aeronautica.[2][3][4]
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